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Castor oil

HarleyKinsHarleyKins member
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Anyone thinking of using cator oil to help induce?

experience if you did use it?

when is optimal time to take it? 

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Re: Castor oil

  • tokenhosertokenhoser member

    My prenatal yoga instructor / doula really discourages it. I wouldn't recommend it at least until you're right up against an induction.

    Personally, sh*tting like mad didn't sound like a fun way to try to start labour.

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  • crogers19crogers19 member
    My midwife said absolutely no to castor oil. Chances of starting labor are slim to none, chances of blowing up your toilet, absolutely yes.

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  • botanicalblissbotanicalbliss member
    I've heard a lot of bad things about castor oil and would personally not try it.
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  • SidraJediSidraJedi member

    A friend of mine has 10 kids, #11 n the way, and she said she only ever did castor oil twice when she was 42 weeks and desperate.

    I was overdue and considering it but did the chiropractor and acupuncturist first. I went into labor at 42 weeks

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  • cyprissacyprissa member
    I did it at 41 weeks and 5 days...facing transfer of care from birth center to hospital. It worked for me. It was not pleasant, although I stayed hydrated easily and had no other issues. I wouldn't do it unless faced with that situation again.
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  • jeaniebean13jeaniebean13

    I am 41w3d right now and faced with not being able to have a home birth and being induced with Cytotec and Pitocin if nothing happens by 42 weeks. I plan on trying it because I really want my home birth and I am less afraid of horrible runny tummy and

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  • A37liciaA37licia member

    I'm on the fence as it's recommended by some and not by others. I haven't done enough personal research. I've never gone over my due date so I haven't been faced with the decision. If it comes to it this time, I'll do reading in various places to help

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  • mb314mb314 member

    I bought some (on a Tuesday) when my induction was scheduled for that Saturday, and I fully intended to take it on Thursday or Friday in order to jump start labor and avoid cytotec and pitocin.  But thankfully, within two hours of me buying it (an

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  • hsthst

    My midwife suggested it after my water broke, but no contractions. I had the choice of being admitted to the hospital or going home for a while and giving it a try. It worked for me. I was on the toilet for 2+ hours shitting, then realized I was in lab

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